2002 Audi allroad Review (continued)
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Summary

The Audi allroad is a vibrant, attractive, comfortable vehicle that will get 99.9 percent of the people where they want to go 99.9 percent of the time. And it and its occupants will look and feel so good getting there.

On the road, it maintains Audi's traditional feeling of being stuck to the pavement like it's on rails.

(Source: New Cars Test Drive)

Model Line Overview

Model Lineup:	allroad quattro wagon ($39,900)
Engines:	2.7-liter DOHC 5v twin-turbocharged V6
Transmissions:	5-speed Tiptronic automatic
Saftey Equipment (standard):	ABS, dual airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags, Sideguard inflatable curtain airbags
Saftey Equipment (optional):	rear seat-mounted side airbags
Basic Warranty:	4 years/50,000 miles
Assembled In:	Germany

Specifications As Tested

Model Tested (MSRP):	allroad ($39,900)
Standard Equipment:	quattro full-time all-wheel-drive system; four-position variable height pneumatic suspension; leather seats and steering wheel; power windows, door locks, and mirrors; cruise control; dual-zone climate control; eight-speaker AM-FM/cassette stereo with single CD player; 12-way power adjustable front seats; multi-function digital trip computer; longitudinal ribs on roof surface; front and rear skid plates; headlight washers
Options As Tested (MSRP):	5-speed automatic transmission ($1,050); Premium Package ($1,250) includes Xenon headlamps, rear Parktronic system and heated steering wheel with touch controls and requires heated front and rear seats ($550); Convenience Package ($730) includes inside and outside automatic day/night mirrors, memory seats and HomeLink garage door opener; Warm Weather Package ($1750) includes solar moon roof and manual rear side window sun Bose Premium sound system ($750); rear-facing removable children's bench seat ($750); 17-inch dual spoke 3Dwheels ($950); rear side airbags ($350); integrated hands-free mobile telephone ($495)
Destination Charge:	645
Gas Guzzler Tax:
Price As Tested (MSRP):	49170
Layout:	full-time all-wheel drive
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	250 @ 5800
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	258 @ 1800
Transmission:	5-speed Tiptronic automatic
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:	16/21 manual; 15/21 automatic
Wheelbase:	108.5
Length/width/height:	189.4/76.1/60.1-62.7
Track, f/r:	62/62.4
Turning circle:	38.3
Seating capacity:	5
Head/hip/leg room, f:	37.5/58.6/41.3
Head/hip/leg room, m:
Head/hip/leg room, r:	38.4/56.9/37.3
Cargo volume:
Payload:
Towing capacity:
Suspension, f:	four-link Independent strut, tubular anti-roll bar, air suspension spring strut with tube gas shock absorbers
Suspension, r:	double wishbone, sub frame, anti-roll bar, load-controlled damping via air suspension spring strut
Ground clearance:	5.6/6.6/7.6/8.2
Curb weight:	4233
Tires:	P225/55R17 Pirelli
Brakes, f/r:	disc/disc w/ ABS
Fuel capacity:	18.5